Ancarrow 1957 Aquilifer 24'

Built by Ancarrow Boats in Richmond, Virginia - The 1957 Aquilifer Mark I 25' featured African mahogany construction and twin 300 HP Cadillac V-8's

Built by Ancarrow Boats in Richmond, Virginia - The 1957 Aquilifer Mark I 25' featured African mahogany construction and twin 300 HP Cadillac V-8's

Name/Title

Ancarrow 1957 Aquilifer 24'

Entry/Object ID

3.1957.24.RN.135

Description

1957 Ancarrow Aquilifer 24'

Motor Vehicle Type

Runabout

Category

Early Classic

Make and Manufacture

Manufacturer

Ancarrow

Model

24' Aquilifer Sports Runabout

Manufacture Date

1957

Motor Vehicle Details

Engine

Details

2- Cadillac Crusader

Engine Position

Inboard

Horsepower

600

Vehicle Numbers

Number Type

Hull Number

Dimensions

Length

24 ft

Dimension Notes

24 FT

Provenance

Notes

Ancarrow Marine's 24-foot Aquilifer, with soaring tail fins, glistening chromium trim, is aristocrat of auto-styled inboards. Powered by two Cadillac 300 HP V8's. Ancarrow’s goal was to design luxury speed boats that would go 60 mph. Ancarrow boats were known for being luxurious, fast and appealed to the world’s wealthiest boaters.

Update Date

December 30, 2025